The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has been named the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His selection […]
Author: Friday Omosola
Friday Omosola is a journalist with a passion for investigating and reporting on under-reported social and political issues in Africa.
Google unveils $37m initiative to boost AI innovation across Africa
Google on Thursday announced a significant investment package of $37 million aimed at accelerating Artificial Intelligence (AI) development across the African continent. The U.S. technology […]
Reps launches wide-ranging inquiry into downstream oil sector challenges
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into critical issues plaguing Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. The probe will […]
FG designates flood prevention national security imperative with new proactive strategy
The Federal Government (FG) has elevated flood prevention to a national security priority, announcing a strategic shift from reactive disaster management to an early, coordinated […]
Sanwo-Olu launches N500bn food security initiative, ‘Produce for Lagos’
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday announced the launch of the ‘Produce for Lagos’ programme, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering food security […]
Ondo govt, REA sign MoU to electrify 25 underserved communities
The Ondo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand access to electricity across […]
After 22-year wait, FG approves pensions for ex-Nigeria Airways staff
The Federal Government (FG) has given the green light for pension payments to thousands of retired aviation workers, a decision that ends a nearly 22-year […]
Four senators dump PDP for APC
The Senate has acknowledged the defection of four lawmakers from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the dominant All Progressives Congress (APC). This latest political […]
ADC slams Tinubu administration’s rebased GDP celebration as ‘economic cosmetics’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the President Bola Tinubu administration’s recent celebration of Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The party labelled the […]
‘Bring home the trophy’ – Tinubu urges Super Falcons after semi-final win
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Falcons to go all the way and clinch the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. He […]